Welcoming the Dawn

This image, of a Redwing Blackbird, was taken at Merritt Island NWR.

Modifications in CS4 included; Note Paper, Graduation Filter, Colored Spotlight, Painting of red wing and Contrast & Exposure adjustments.

Enjoy!

Mark, The golden color in the BG is lovely. A little more separation between the tail and perch would be nice. Seems a bit narrow on the crop- I might add a tiny more room on the right if it were mine, still keeping the lovely vertical.:)

Mark, I love the colors and the pose. I agree with Denise about a tad more on the right. I just noticed that you said you painted in the red patch. That's cool:)

Thanks for viewing and comments, Cheryl. Appreciate it.

Yes, the area came out green/grey and didn't work for me, so I restored the identifying color to the wing.

Mark, Really like the effect you created. Didn't know you were a painter also! Great detail on the silhouette.

Thanks Steve. Appreciate your viewing and comment.

Hope you enjoy the warm summer ahead. ;)

Mark, I really like this one! Very nice use of light, color, and mood. Love that patch of red!

Thanks Kerry, for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.